TM 5-3895-383-10
Safety Section
4-11
Fire Extinguisher Location
Fire Extinguisher Location
SMCS Code: 7000; 7419
The fire extinguisher should be mounted in a location
on the platform. This is the recommended location. Do
not weld the ROPS in order to install the fire
extinguisher. Also, do not drill holes in the ROPS in
order to mount the fire extinguisher on the ROPS.
If the fire extinguisher is mounted on the ROPS, strap
the mounting plate to a leg of the ROPS. If the weight
of the fire extinguisher is more than 4.5 kg (10 lb),
mount the fire extinguisher as low as possible on one
leg. Do not mount the fire extinguisher on the upper
one-third area of the leg.
Tire Explosion Prevention
SMCS Code: 7000
Explosions of air inflated tires have resulted from heat-
induced gas combustion inside the tires. Explosions
can be caused by heat that is generated by welding, by
heating rim components, by external fire, or by
excessive use of brakes.
A tire explosion is much more violent than a blowout.
The explosion can propel the tire, the rim components,
and the axle components as far as 500 m (1500 ft) or
more from the machine. Both the force of the explosion
and the flying debris can cause property damage,
personal injury, or death.
Illustration 6
(A) At least 15 m (50 ft)
(B) At least 500 m (1500 ft)
Do not approach a warm tire. Maintain a minimum
distance, as shown. Stay outside the shaded area in
Illustration 9.
Dry nitrogen gas is recommended for inflation of tires.
If the tires were originally inflated with air, nitrogen is
still preferred for adjusting the pressure. Nitrogen
mixes properly with air.
Nitrogen inflated tires reduce the potential of a tire
explosion because nitrogen does not aid combustion.
Nitrogen helps to prevent oxidation of the rubber,
deterioration of rubber, and corrosion of rim
components.
To avoid overinflation, proper nitrogen inflation
equipment and training in the usage of the equipment
are necessary. A tire blowout or a rim failure can result
from improper equipment or from misused equipment.
When you inflate a tire, stand behind the tread and use
a self-attaching chuck.
Servicing tires and rims can be dangerous. Only
trained personnel that use proper tools and proper
procedures should perform this maintenance. If correct
procedures are not used for servicing tires and rims,
the assemblies could burst with explosive force. This
explosive force can cause serious personal injury or
death. Carefully obey the specific instructions from
your tire dealer.
Electrical Storm Injury Prevention
SMCS Code: 7000
When lightning is striking in the vicinity of the machine,
the operator should never attempt the following
procedures:
Mount the machine.
Dismount the machine.
If you are in the operator's station during an electrical
storm, stay in the operator's station. If you are on the
ground during an electrical storm, stay away from the
vicinity of the machine.
